Hamilton rues another costly qualifying error

Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain is seen in the pits during the practice ahead of the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Race Circuit, central England, July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

SILVERSTONE England (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton prides himself on fighting to the end of the road, on never giving up, but he failed to do so in front of his home crowd on Saturday and paid a heavy price.

The Briton aborted his final qualifying lap at the British Grand Prix, only for Mercedes team mate and title rival Nico Rosberg to push on and seize pole position in another significant psychological blow.